Dotted basslines for deep grooves

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Let's flex those bass sound design muscles again, and learn a new bass formula: the dotted bassline! A dotted bassline is nothing more than a short bass sound that plays in a pattern of 3/16th notes, but with a little love it can be ultra funky, and even resemble a polymeter.
For the sound design portion we explore the basics of wavetable synthesis and use Reason Studios drums to toughen up the beat.
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Contents:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Example of a dotted bassline
2:02 Programming it in Ableton Live
3:59 Similarities with polymeters
4:40 Chord progression and music theory
5:31 Adding turnarounds
6:20 Adding Ableton Live's Groove
7:37 Sound design with Wavetable Synthesis
13:44 Result after sound design and adding Reason
14:45 Public service announcement

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@OscarUnderdog Жыл бұрын

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@vminus7505 Жыл бұрын

"some people shame me for putting reverb but i don't care" best mentality for making music, make what you like no matter what you have to do to achieve it, LEGEND

@blakecasimir Жыл бұрын

Reverb on a highpassed mid range "bass" layer is a good technique for making bass sound bigger without messing up the actual low end.

@Note_Creator Жыл бұрын

Music making is a fluid creature and you have to be fluid as well. I don't know rules, because I'm the only one doing it in my area. Meaning I'm self taught. don't try to remember it all, only retain what matters to you. I will say the most important thing to know is your daw and how to fully utilize it. Short cut key commands and it's features. May save you from buying plugins you don't need and time.

@EspenFrafalne Жыл бұрын

@Christopher Bradley Yeah, i have always been thinking that some basic much music theory is more or less essential, but too much of it and you just end up with commercial mass produced crap. I like to experiment and see what happens when i try different things. Definitely not very professional, but i just want to have fun. This being said, i still recommend checking out "The House Of Kush", who actually has some really good videos with all kinds of tips. Just a whole different level than other music channels. Almost get a little "high" from just watching him explain things, lol! Its a very "comfortable" experience 😅

@djjimbo7432 Жыл бұрын

Definitely, it sounded sick with reverb. Obviously the mixing stage low cutting the reverb would help but boxing ourselves in with “never use reverb on a bass” limits creativity IMO

@alexanderalfonsokrook2471 Жыл бұрын

JUST USE LAYERS end of discussion lol

@GordonBraicks Жыл бұрын

The dotted bassline is like magic in terms of danceability. I think it applies to delay settings as well.

@OscarUnderdog Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I'm sure it's the reason that 3/16 is the default delay setting in most plugins.

@the8bitdeity Жыл бұрын

I’m addicted to dotted 8th delays

@Soundsbadbro Жыл бұрын

@@OscarUnderdog good take!

@johnhowell-sayers1706 Жыл бұрын

@@the8bitdeity Same! Meris Polymoon dotted 8th notes are insanely fun

@jasonlogan5622 Жыл бұрын

I love how you start off explaining a fairly simple principle then wind up making the bones of a cool track almost by accident, clearly explaining every step along the way. Your lessons are some of the best that I have found in terms of clarity and delivery

@sarkany888 Жыл бұрын

This was exactly what I was wondering about after your previous bass video and now you've made it... and it is indeed magic!

@samueldictus2615 Жыл бұрын

I´ve been making music for almost ten years, got a few label releases out there already, but this guy still manages to teach me new stuff. Like adding Freq Delay on a bassline - so f*cking simple but effective, I never would have thought that myself! Thanks Oscar

@renx81 Жыл бұрын

Every producer, no matter how experienced, misses some tricks and techniques. That's why channels like this one are such a godsend. One could only dream of witnessing top tier producers' methodology in the 90s when I started dabbling, unless you had contacts in that world. I remember emailing with some producers for some tips and samples that were generous enough to share them, but there was nothing compared to the endless ocean of educational content we have these days. This generation is truly blessed in many ways.

@redpillbulgaria-v2.063 Жыл бұрын

@@renx81 Yeap... I gave it a go in the 90s as well but had no contacts either which resulted in highly UNsuccessful career as a producer... Now I'm rediscovering my hobby thanks to the unlimited wealth of information on the topic... Have already taken some online courses and probably will purchase Oscar's as well. LIke his teaching style.

@justynwclark Жыл бұрын

“If it sounds tasty, it is tasty.” - Oscar, 2022 I love it.

@PovertyThor Жыл бұрын

You are such a great teacher. I will watch videos of yours even if I understand the topic already because you relate concepts in a very simple and engaging way.

@SevAnsdigg-123 Жыл бұрын

They way you explain and structure your stuff is pretty perfect.

@mojophonic Жыл бұрын

Magical tutorial as usual. I love your delivery and that you are willing to try stuff out, even though you are showing us how to do it... Confidence in your craft!

@trebbor_official Жыл бұрын

Your channel is so helpful! Thanks for all the insights so far

@greensleeves32 Жыл бұрын

Love this video and appreciate all the helpful tips along the way. Love your channel!

@leosnoop5337 Жыл бұрын

I love your workflow I learned so much from this video already

@DARTYM-ch6gy Жыл бұрын

You are always great! Thanks Oscar! Your course is powerful at Electronic Music School! Appreciate it

@davidc8985 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel. This is exactly the type of stuff I'm writing at the moment, and although a lot of this is elementary to me I'm still picking up a lot of subtle things I never realized before by watching your videos. Good stuff.

@Chrystalos-ul7pl 2 ай бұрын

same here!!! thanks

@ryanperrault8174 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video. Thanks again for making it. Love this channel

@amado7760 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing Oscar. You are a great man. Thanks !

@alkorngrigA41 Жыл бұрын

Nice, love how it sounds! Thank you!

@edwardrivera7690 Жыл бұрын

Just got into your channel, and I'm really connecting with your teaching style. Thank you for all your work !

@briite1 Жыл бұрын

I really like the reverb on the bass

@xscav Жыл бұрын

actually, it's not reverb on a bass. It's reverb on high frequency part of a bass, so dunno what a reason for shaming.)

@DefconUnicorn Жыл бұрын

This was brilliant lesson dude. Nice pace, clear explanation and left me inspired to go do it. Thanks very much.

@thebeetbandit1732 Жыл бұрын

I really like the way you explain everything, very thorough but easy to follow.

@onurpekdemir Жыл бұрын

Really love your videos, Oscar. They're always a joy to watch and an incredible source of knowledge. Wishing you all the Best! 🍻

@bradmiller1864 Жыл бұрын

Always love your videos, cheers

@frano5957 Жыл бұрын

Great job bro ! I always said that the most important thing in Electronic dance music it is the drums sounds.

@mox550 Жыл бұрын

Awesome loop, feel like it could be made into a killer minimal 2000s inspired techno song. Love the style!

@voodoornb Жыл бұрын

you have any examples of this minimal 2000s techno ?

@L33HUM3 Жыл бұрын

@@voodoornb Booker Shade, Mandy, Trentmöller, Steve Bug

@yungpsy Жыл бұрын

not even techno but check Cosmosis & Ajja

@jadilkeas Жыл бұрын

Amazing video Oscar! Learned so much, and also laughed about the amazing outro 👌😂

@Slurkz Жыл бұрын

Thanks Oscar! Great technique and nice track 💜

@maxencefeuillie1588 Жыл бұрын

This works. Recommended to try this out. Thanks a lot for your help

@StefVR Жыл бұрын

Big thanks. Most vids I just listen and forget not so these ones !

@FluxStage Жыл бұрын

Greatness! Thank you good sir!

@raphaelcairo3227 Жыл бұрын

you rock broo, thx so much knowledge in here

@DjAdam16 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos man. Keep it up!

@allurbase Жыл бұрын

I like this track! Makes me wanna dance.

@Violentic81 Жыл бұрын

with the deeper filter, the baseline startet to pressing on the speakers. Very well done. Have we been witness of a birth of a new track?^^

@paulonuneesx Жыл бұрын

Amaizing, love it!

@s4lome792 Жыл бұрын

Omg this gives me highkey 2000s minimal vibes thats what got me into techno back then thanksssss!

@grzesiek13307 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful video and tune, cheers!

@matmoebius417 Жыл бұрын

Love it ... I have been saying to my Ableton student "please do not start with Wavetable ..." ans the Reverb on bass ... your answer is just perfect ... (bassline is not only sub frequencies) ... you are an inspiration on the friendly style of teaching electronic music production :)

@efrenhei4902 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Oscar. Greetings from Argentina!

@levispose1007 Жыл бұрын

Man I'm sharing your videos left and right. Thanks for all the knowledge!

@OscarUnderdog Жыл бұрын

Sharing is caring 🥰

@sermon_music Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your work, Oscar! Everything is very clear and accessible. I've been following your channel for about a month now. You have been a revelation to me. Thank you! I know that you love techno music. But I would like to ask you if there is an opportunity to make some tutorials related to minimal music, namely the Romanian minimal? If it doesn't bother you.

@X4n1c 11 ай бұрын

I really love your Videos! and i love your mindset about Music rules :D please do a full version of this track

@teammarci5801 Жыл бұрын

You are very amazing thx for Tutorials ive learned many ...thx...Greets from Hamburg

@CeeT_ Ай бұрын

amazing teaching, thank you

@lifeispower Жыл бұрын

Maravilloso vídeo oscar, cada vez lo haces mejor, didáctico, simple y divertido, saludos desde valencia España

@ReasonMusicPro Жыл бұрын

Quality session. Nice job.

@Biffmalibunor Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Really got inspired now 😎

@Henryka86 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video mate!!

@AllThatsGone Жыл бұрын

Great as always. Thank you Oscar.

@alainememoirofficial Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@adriandarius8360 Жыл бұрын

amazing job

@ackzz Жыл бұрын

Very informative - cheers! 👍👍👍

@theproductionpark8265 3 ай бұрын

Great technique 🔊 thank you 🙏🏻

@MichaelMasonMusic Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy and learn from your content Oscar.

@isaiahcottengaim1442 Жыл бұрын

Playing a dotted bassline over the top of a Moroder bassline is a sick trick to use as well. You can have your Moroder be your main, driving bass, while the dotted bassline could come in and out during certain parts of the arrangement. Bandpass the dotted bassline so it doesn’t interfere with the Moroder 👍🏻

@OscarUnderdog Жыл бұрын

Yesss love it

@Nuke_Skywalker Жыл бұрын

your nails are on fire my dude.

@OscarUnderdog Жыл бұрын

💅🏻😇

@Tricumulairdesigns Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Oscar! Nothing wrong with verb on basses!

@Schall-und-Rauch Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tobiaslofi Жыл бұрын

At first it sounded like most early 90s Eurodance hits a.la “Rhythm is a dancer” - love it :)

@SolarDeathRay Жыл бұрын

Ha. I love how this popped up while I was chilling on the couch with my Minibrute2S on my lap, sequencing basslines.

@HouseJunk1e Жыл бұрын

That track is fire.

@freddyfloyd9203 Жыл бұрын

Very nice! Big Up!

@julianheninger1174 Жыл бұрын

Wow I’ve been in the modular space for awhile and avoidant of DAW’s out of it being too overwhelming, but this video really showed me how the two worlds, and pros and cons of each, can work together to make something shmackin!

@OscarUnderdog Жыл бұрын

Shmack away!

@InVisionsynthmindscape Жыл бұрын

👍Really cool example UD Oscar great teach without a shadow of a doubt, TNX to you, greetings from Italy 😊👌

@marknhopgood Жыл бұрын

The moroder tutorial was great. I tried it on FL Studio Mobile. I love to relax with music.

@istratetm Жыл бұрын

Reverb on bass. I'm all for it. Nice channel brother. Thanks!

@bijoucassell4587 9 ай бұрын

love this groove, my g!

@matyasszekely1513 Жыл бұрын

Great video Oskar!!

@Oberjin Жыл бұрын

love it!

@kumara3993 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! I use Logic but still super applicable 🙏🏾🔥

@gayoangelikbastard4706 Жыл бұрын

man, i discover your channel and you are great, thanks

@Sm4rtS.L1nk Жыл бұрын

Over the ears of learning I realized that there's only so much you can learn about producing through watching videos only. The real teaching moment I guess would be to sit with you Oscar, and try building a track :D I think that would be the best possible thing that could happen to me

@maxigotz9906 Жыл бұрын

Epic nails you got there! And obviously great video as always.

@specteroftark Жыл бұрын

I always love a dotted rhythm, insanely groovy! I also usually do two basses, a subby one and a low-mid ish one that has reverb on it, who shames reverb on bass though?????? btw it was nice running into you on Saturday at VK!

@VygintasKDG Жыл бұрын

Great stuff as always! Thanks for the ideas~ Also, love your nails!

@OscarUnderdog Жыл бұрын

❤️🙌

@fredericpasco2863 Жыл бұрын

hey mate , shift + down arrow for octave is pretty cool , thx again electronic heroe

@ieye6224 Жыл бұрын

English is my secondary language, and many times I don't understand what exactly people saying. but I uderstand every single of your words like a native... That's so interesting -> clear mind transfer. Wonderfull work Oscar - thanks that you are !

@MindConnect18 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot bro this save my life❤️ ...

@colognialist1964 Жыл бұрын

great. Good explanation. Tough!

@AEISC Жыл бұрын

Well structured tutorial…as allways👍I recommend to try it out in combination with „orb hexachords“ - results can really get BIG! I love Your simple tips for the wavetable synth!!!

@AKAtAGG Жыл бұрын

Man out here doing great work. I kinda wish I was a newb so I could justify purchasing courses from you.

@Lestrela Жыл бұрын

Find a newbie and sponsor them and Oscar at the same time buying a course as a gift 😆

@AaronWacker Жыл бұрын

Brilliant groove lesson. Wavetable synthesis and adjusting envelopes lfo's and the chord or note in sequence leads to great grooves. I'm curious if you can do a lesson that covers how to do the same with some of the modern keyboards like Yamaha ModX or older Roland Fantom G next for real time performance playing? I've seen some experts do it but none teach electronic music like you can. Thanks for the awesome lesson!

@camillo8575 Жыл бұрын

very nice!

@franhinrichsen 4 ай бұрын

Best teacher ever

@redstrom_edm Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@pabloplaceresa.k.abenamer118 Жыл бұрын

Gracias!

@scottfarrell1906 Жыл бұрын

That was great

@andreglam1 10 ай бұрын

SUPER COOL!

@ErixSamson Жыл бұрын

super interesting bass sound design

@0Human1 Жыл бұрын

great video and funny outtro lol

@Yw1se Жыл бұрын

learn something everytime!!

@Nicklz5555 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Oscar turned out to be a gem 💎 love your content guna keep a close eye on your channel 👍 cheers. Nick

@BOBCATT-MEDIA Жыл бұрын

Subbed immediately. Thanks man

@allyouracid Жыл бұрын

Sir, you are a wizard. Thanks for putting this into my brain. With every change to the bassline, I think "woah that's literally perfect", and then you add some more and I think "woooaaah that's even more perfect!"